Top Rankings
Macon County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,790 students in Macon County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Macon County School District have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 48% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,520 Schools
# Students
1,790 Students
750,129 Students
# Teachers
114 Teachers
42,056 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Macon County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#131 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
38%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.62
# American Indian Students
3 Students
6,253 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
11,078 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
29 Students
79,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
11%
# Black Students
1,657 Students
237,956 Students
% Black Students
92%
32%
# White Students
35 Students
389,093 Students
% White Students
2%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
64 Students
25,879 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
70
22,784
# Students in K Grade:
125
57,176
# Students in 1st Grade:
128
59,482
# Students in 2nd Grade:
124
55,467
# Students in 3rd Grade:
131
54,157
# Students in 4th Grade:
120
54,083
# Students in 5th Grade:
127
54,820
# Students in 6th Grade:
142
55,255
# Students in 7th Grade:
121
56,807
# Students in 8th Grade:
133
58,256
# Students in 9th Grade:
150
62,003
# Students in 10th Grade:
136
57,704
# Students in 11th Grade:
138
51,956
# Students in 12th Grade:
145
50,179
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,071 is higher than the state median of $12,892. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,168 is higher than the state median of $12,112. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,071
$12,892
Spending / Student
$16,168
$12,112
Best Macon County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
George Washington Carver Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
303 Union Springs Highway
Tuskegee, AL 36083
(334) 727-2700
Tuskegee, AL 36083
(334) 727-2700
Grades: PK-3
| 405 students
Rank: #22.
Tuskegee Institute Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1809 Franklin Rd
Tuskegee Institute, AL 36088
(334) 727-2580
Tuskegee Institute, AL 36088
(334) 727-2580
Grades: 6-8
| 213 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Dc Wolfe School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4450 Cross Keys Rd
Shorter, AL 36075
(334) 727-1641
Shorter, AL 36075
(334) 727-1641
Grades: PK-6
| 131 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Notasulga High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 E Main St
Notasulga, AL 36866
(334) 724-1240
Notasulga, AL 36866
(334) 724-1240
Grades: PK-12
| 298 students
Rank: #55.
Tuskegee Public Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 E Price St
Tuskegee, AL 36083
(334) 727-3222
Tuskegee, AL 36083
(334) 727-3222
Grades: 4-6
| 265 students
Rank: #66.
Booker T Washington High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3803 M L K Highway
Tuskegee, AL 36083
(334) 727-0073
Tuskegee, AL 36083
(334) 727-0073
Grades: 9-12
| 478 students
Rank: n/an/a
Macon County Area Vocational School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1902 Taylor Street
Tuskegee Institute, AL 36088
(334) 727-1600
Tuskegee Institute, AL 36088
(334) 727-1600
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Macon County School District?
Macon County School District manages 7 public schools serving 1,790 students.
What is the rank of Macon County School District?
Macon County School District is ranked #132 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Macon County School District?
92% of Macon County School District students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Macon County School District?
Macon County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What is Macon County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,168 is higher than the state median of $12,112. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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